George Sweeney (politician)
Canadian politician
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George Sweeney is a former politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented Carbonear-Harbour Grace in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1998 to 2007 as a Liberal.
George Sweeney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Carbonear-Harbour Grace | |
| In office 1998–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Art Reid |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Kennedy |
| Minister of Government Services and Lands | |
| In office February 17, 2003 – November 5, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Noel |
| Succeeded by | Dianne Whalen |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Liberal |
Born in Carbonear, he was educated in Harbour Grace and at the Carbonear District Vocational School. Before entering politics, Sweeney was an electrician[1] and a community college instructor.[2] He served as government whip and was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Government Services and Lands.[1]
Sweeney has also served as president of the local chamber of commerce and was a founding director of Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador.[2]
